Children learn by observing, experimenting and asking questions. Find out when to guide them—and when to step back and let them explore.
Spoiler alert: It ended up making a tremendous difference for our entire family.
Kids are going to communicate online. Facebook wants parents to feel confident they are safe when doing so.
When they understand the natural consequences, they learn to make responsible choices on their own, rather than to avoid punishment.
You must become the emotionally safe place for them to vent and process their emotions.
Here’s how we can help them unlearn them.
Build those empathy muscles.
It turns out a pet just might be the gift that keeps on giving
Try this at home next time you hear the familiar refrain of “I can’t do it!”
Relationship before request
Remind them you are their ally, you are on their side. Even when you are saying no or stopping unhelpful behaviors.
What Americans can learn from the Scandinavian approach to parenting.
When you're served up their reading level, turn it into an opportunity to push past the label and tune into the reader behind it.
Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, you can use the power of words to get laughter going with your kids.
A big thing you can do to help your child learn to love math is to establish familiarity with numbers.
Sibling disagreements can actually be good for a child’s development if we give them the right tools.
When your child cuts his own hair or makes a fort with freshly washed sheets, he's doing exactly what he's are supposed to be doing.